Paaskaart van ir. C.J. Asselbergs voor 1934 1934

Agta Meijer created this Easter card for C.J. Asselbergs around 1934. It’s a lino-cut print, which means it's all about bold, contrasting marks and a sense of immediacy, the kind that comes from carving into a surface. The whole image seems to vibrate. Look at how Meijer uses these graphic lines to suggest light, shadow, and texture. The contrast between the white flowers and the dark background creates a really striking effect. The different marks create forms which feel both representational and abstract. The flowers themselves are simplified, almost iconic. They remind me of the prints of someone like Emil Nolde, who was also interested in the expressive possibilities of color and form. But Meijer brings her own sensibility to the process, her own unique way of seeing the world. Ultimately, this print is a reminder that art is an ongoing conversation, a back-and-forth between artists across time and space. It's about taking what you've learned from others and making it your own.